Hot dog vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot dogs and merlot
- Hot dogs have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, copper, calcium, vitamin B6, and iron than merlot.
- Hot dogs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Hot dogs contain 273 times more sodium than merlot. Hot dogs contain 1090mg of sodium, while merlot contains 4mg.
- Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of merlot is 15.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +781.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +757.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +795.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1089.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14557.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +209.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 0µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1090mg | 4mg | 47% |
| Fats | 25.76g | 0g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 7.666g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 29% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 28% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 23mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% | |
| Selenium | 12.5µg | 0.2µg | 22% |
| Protein | 10.26g | 0.07g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 0.224mg | 15% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 83kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.011mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.057mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.031mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.17g | 2.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.963mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins